Collins, who signed a two-year deal with a club option in replacing Jerry Manuel last offseason, has a 76-84 record as Mets manager but impressed Alderson with his work ethic and communication skills.

“This is something we feel he’s earned as a result of this season,” Alderson said. “One of the things I think I’ve mentioned from time to time is that we’ve made every effort to change the perception of the New York Mets baseball [team], and Terry has gone a long way toward doing that.

“He’s been a great communicator with his players and a great communicator to the fans, an authentic personality that hasn’t changed over the course of the last 10 months or so, and I’m looking forward to the winter and spring training and beyond.”

Collins’ coaching staff is expected to remain intact. Almost certain is the return of pitching coach Dan Warthen, despite the team’s lackluster 4.22 ERA, which ranked 13th in the National League. According to an organizational source, Warthen is safe because Collins and the front office view talent level, and not preparation, as the issue.

Warthen has a strong advocate in Collins, and the pitching coach felt comfortable enough about his situation to tell The Post, “If [Collins] is staying, I think there is a good chance I am, too.”

Collins disputed the notion Warthen should be made a scapegoat for this season.

“Dan, in my opinion, gets a lot out of his pitchers,” Collins told The Post. “There are some changes we have to make, obviously in some things, but I think Dan has done a nice job.

“When you’re coaching at this level and things don’t go well, a lot of times there can be some finger pointing. And that is not the case here.”

Under Collins, the Mets reached the All-Star break with a 46-45 record, but saw their playoff hopes disintegrate following the July trades of Francisco Rodriguez and Carlos Beltran. Injuries to Jose Reyes, David Wright and Daniel Murphy, among others, crippled the team for much of the season.

“[Collins] has just done a terrific job in leading our team under sometimes difficult circumstances,” Alderson said. “In all of those circumstances he has not used injuries or trades as an excuse for the performance of the team.

“He’s done a terrific job and we’re looking forward to having him back. From a personal standpoint I’ve enjoyed the relationship and learned a great deal from Terry.”